Position title
Head of Transport and Logistics
Description
Makaiza Farms Limited, a reputable player in the agri-business industry, is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Head of Transport with relentless operational discipline, tactical leadership and analytical mind in managing large fleets and complex logistics operations.
Responsibilities
- Strategic and Operational Leadership: lead the transport and logistics operations, translate board level transport policies into efficient field-level execution strategies by providing direct oversight and performance management of the team.
- Fleet Integrity and Daily Inspections: ensure daily vehicle inspection routines, and coordinate with the maintenance unit to eliminate prolonged vehicle downtimes.
- Dispatch, Route Compliance & On-Road Oversight: ensure full compliance with regulatory and company policies, and establish real-time monitoring systems for tracking trip progress and driver conduct.
- Budget Control & Financial Accountability: manage the transport budget, present periodical performance reviews as required and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromise.
- Leadership, Compliance & Capacity Building
Qualifications
- B.Sc./HND in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain, or related field
- 8+ years of proven experience managing large-scale transport or logistics operations.
- High proficiency in Microsoft suite and digital operations tools.
- Prior experience working with agricultural commodities or FMCG logistics is a strong advantage.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
- Self-starter who thrives in results-driven environments with minimal supervision.
Contacts
Qualified candidates should apply through https://makaizagroup.net/job/head-of-transport-and-logistics/
PS: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Manufacturing (Edible Vegetable Oil – Solvent Extraction, Refinery and Fractionation)
Job Location
Ilesha. Osun State
Date posted
August 10, 2025
Valid through
August 22, 2025
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Offer ended on August 22, 2025
